Field Botanist

Job Title: Field Botanist

Company: AESG, an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Botanist to join our team for a period of 4-6 months. The successful candidate will provide full-time support in the execution of a comprehensive Tree Field Survey, generating a detailed inventory of date palms, native, and exotic trees. The survey will also involve tagging/retagging of various trees and updating the existing tree inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure Compliance: Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations, implementing risk management strategies and utilizing adequate Personal Protective Equipment.
2. Tree Tagging Activities: Participate in the collection of data from approximately 27,000 trees, ensuring accurate and calibrated data within the field app.

Requirements:

1. Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Botany, Biology, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent.
2. Essential Skills:
   1. Strong Communication Skills: Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
   2. Teamwork and Adaptability: Willingness to work in the field 5 days a week, with a strong ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

About AESG:

AESG is a leading international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients' greatest challenges. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts works collaboratively to provide effective solutions that stand the test of time.